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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-07-01
A CHASTITY DISCOVERY.
Bodies Of Sixty Victims of Assassins
Found in a Cave.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 30.-'The people
oil this section are excited over the ghastly
discovery made Monday near GOODWILL on
what was known years ago as the Kentucky
Stock road. This was at that time the prin-
cipal highway for traders between Kentucky
and Georgia of South Carolina The stop
ping places on the road were few and far be-
tween. Many men returning after selling
stock, never reached home Some wears ago
a skeleton was found at the entrance of A
cave near C0Okville. few DAYS ago a par
ty concluded to explore the cave. Back on
the mountain side, about half a mile from
one of the,stopping place, an old road entrance
TO the cave was found. A hole something
like well, going straight down some thirty-
live feet was first passed through. Then the
cave opened into a large cavern with down
ward course under the mountain. At the
bottom of the shaft the party found human
bones and with a little digging in the debris
that had accumulated, unearthed about sixty
skeletons Of men who had been murdered
and thrown down this hole. Some of the
skulls were found with bullet holes through
them, others being mashed with an axe or
some instrument of that kind. Old citizens
now living in the vicinity say the keepers of
these dens would keep track of the travellers
when they passed through with their stock
and on their return they would be almost
certain to disappear. There is another cave
twenty miles from Brookville, near one of
these ancient inns, and an exploration will
also be made of it.
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coLuMsIA-HARvARD.
The coIumbias Win the Freshman
Race by Five Boat Lengths.

New LONDON, Conn, June 30-The Co
lumbia-Harvard freshman race was rowed
this afternoon over the two-nile course on
the first of the ebb. 1t was a slow course,
with head wind against the boats. Har-
ward was the favorite in betting, at to /,
with few takers
The start was made at 6.3639, and the CO.
lumbia light weights leaped away, with
quarter of second the lead, from the young
giants of Harvard, the lead being increased
at every stroke. The Columbias had the
east course, and pulled 80 to the Haryards
35 at the start. At the half-mile the New
Workers were seven seconds ahead, and
dropped their stroke to 90. At the mile the
lead was increased to 13 seconds, or three
boat lengths. and near this point, Sanborn.
who pulled No. in the Harvard shell.
kicked over his sliding seat and rowed
on the bare irons for the rest of the race.
which, however, was virtually won befOe>
the accident. At the mile and a half ars
were four boat lengths betweeS tha era,vs
and when Columbia pullea over the line ~
6.4250, in lin. lis. sb.shad fiye nnan langtbs NJ
y, between neT s. ana M Harvard. Sanborn dropped
IN swoon In the bottom of the boat as they
crossed lne liiff66, and did not recover for
iissa ihsssrly IAN hour. He was cut considera-
ply-and his work for the last mile was as
plucky specimen of grit as was ever shown
in a boat.
The Columbias' time was lin. lis. Har
wards 11.343. The Columbias celebrated to-
night, and painted the town in Harvard col
OrS,
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FROM BAR hARsoR.
The Land Company Holds an inter
esting Meeting.

BAR HARBoR, June 30-A meeting of the
stockholders of the Mount Desert Island
Real Estate Company, which organized in
the Fall of 1886, was held here today.
Among the prominent members present and
represented were: Governor Bodwell, Ar
thur Sewall, president of the Maine Central
railroad; Payson Tucker, general manager,
and James I. Furber of the Boston and
Maine; and Hons. S. l.. Millil1en, e. G. Bur-
leigh, State Treasurer; Hon. ID. A. Cony,
president of the First National Bank of Au-
gusta; Attorney General Baker, Hons. To-
bias Lord, G. NJ. Warren and Elliot Wood,
members of the Governors Council; M. A.
Goodwin of Boston, Hon. J. Ii. Manley and
l.. G. Cornish of Augusta, Hon. G. f. Webb
of Waterville, and Hon. G. c. Wing Of Au-
burn. The number of directors was in
creased to nine. Governor Bodwell was
elected president, and George III. Grant of
Bar Harbor, treasurer. The company has
many valuable tracts Of real estate on the
island and propose to improve them and
make itself strong investment. The COM
pany has great faith in the future.
The town of Eden, at special meeting to-
day, voted to authorize the motion to borrow
100000 to complete the sewerage system.
Fifty thousand dollars has already been ex-
pended
There were 50 arrivals by tonight's boat.
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THE BLAINE FAMILY
Introduced to Queen Victoria at
Buckingham Palace.

LONDON, June 80. Mr.. Blaine made
round Of the fashionable terraces here yes
terday, attended by his family. On the jour-
ney Mr.. Blaine left his card at the foreign
office, and also paused in Arlington street
long enough to send one to Lord Salisbury.
1t simply read, flames G. Blaine.''
After all this formal pleasure, the Blaine
family were taken to Buckingham Palace,
where they were introduced to the nobility
and the Queen, who had come down from
Kensington for the occasion. not particularly
to meet Mr. Blaine, however. The inter-
change of expressions it is impossible to tell,
though it may be said that Mr.. Blaine re-
turned to the Metropolitan in excellent spir-
its. He declined to see reporters of papers
who had been detailed to interview him with
regard to the differences between himself
and Minister Phelps The only one of the
accepted callers in the morning was Mr..
Ethan Allen of New York. Singular to say
Justin Mccarthy called while Mr.. Blaine
was in. and was told that he was out.
1t is now matter of club gossip that Mr.
Blaine met Gladstone late last Thursday
night and that the great English Democrat
was instrumental in bringing about the
strange meetings of today, the independent
expedition of the Blaines through Browning
street and among the fashionable terraces,
and the subsequent meeting with royalty.
Blaine and Gladstone have met and fingered
together an hour or two on several occasions
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36 errors in six games, between June 21 and
~. VI these, Is were battery errors. This
Is great fielding, and few Of the best clubs In
tne country can show an equal record.-Her-
ald. But these games were all played on the
.'sodded diamond the Herald had so much
TO say about few weeks ago. Since the
commencement OF the season the Portlands
have played six consecutive games, four of
them being away from home on the trough
diamonds, with only 80 errors, including
everything, % of them being battery errors
Taking into consideration the allowance
made by the Herald at the start off for diff
ference in diamonds this rather leads the
Blues.
During the absence Of the team the home
grounds have been levelled and rolled and
are In much better condition thm ever be-
lore. The water pipes have been extended
into the grounds so that they are wet each
day TO prevent cracking open. The players
say IL Is now the finest skin diamond in the
league. The club did not return from their
trip until yesterday noon. Manager Spence
staid over one train, arriving last evening.
"A despatch from Elmira, N. Y, says:
MARX Twain Will appear in the role of base
ball umpire In company with Rev. Thomas
X. Beecher at game in this city on Satur-
day, July 2. Tbe game Is 10 be between the
Aierts and the Unions, two local clubs that
played In 1866 and 1867. Nearly all the mem
bers OF the old clubs are living and the
Teams VIII be re0rganized as they were then.
Inc players are representative men Of the
city. Governor Hill Is expected 10 be pres
eut
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Class Day at the State College.

ORoNo, June 30.-Class day at the Maine
State College took place this afternoon.
There was large attendance. The pro-
gramme fnllnws.
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MANCHESTER, n. H., IJune 30.-This city
was visited by an earthquake at 515 this af-
ternoon, the rumbling being of unusual
length and sufficiently powerful to shake
buildings and their contents. 1t was notice
able In all sections, but did no serious dam
age.
CoNToocooK, N. H., June 30.-A shock of
earthquake was felt in this vicinity at $40
o'clock this afternoon, lasting five seconds.
larring everything perceptibly and moving
apparently from east to west.
CONCORD, N. H., June 30-One Of the
most distinct shock of earthquake ever ex-
perlenced here was felt at 5.l9 o'clock this
afternoon. There were several clear and
distinct vibrations, eroolzory ware and win
dows ratified, and heavy buildings were
Jared. The course of the waves seemed to
be from the northwest, and reports from
surrounding towns show that the shock was
felt as strongly as here.
HooKsETT, N. H., June 30.-A distinct
rumbling, like that of an earthquake, was
noticed in this vicinity about o'clock TO-
night lasting some 20 seconds THE yibra-
tion seemed to pass from west to east, and
the sound resembled that of freight train.
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Mean daily bar. 3O.O7 Maximum ther. $50
Mean daily ther..79,3 Minimum ther $50
Mean dailyyhuni. .6o.s Total preeip~,,., o
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
June 80, 1887, 1000 P.M)
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations
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BAR hARBoR's WATER.
What a Committee of Insurance
Men Say of the Present Supply.
Especial to the Press.l


BAR HARBoR, June 30.-A committee of
the New England Insurance Exchange were
in this place this week to resurvey and re-
rate the town. Mr.. Henry l.. Turner, gen.
eral agent of the Niagara Fire Insurance
Company was chairman. The committee
were dissatisfied with the sufficiency of the
present water supply. The number of hy-
drants was too small and the mains in the
principal streets too small. The pres
sure was also too tight, reaching hardly
above the second floor of the RoIek House.
The testing of the steamer in Tie evening
was quite satisfactory, although it took it
too long to get under way. On account of
the inadequate water supply and insufficient
facilities they decided that the present in
surance rates were altogether too low, and
they will recommend an increase.
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QUEBEC AIR LINE.
End OF the important Hearing at
skowhegan.
Correspondence Of the PREss.l ]

LNOhAtbpohucHct OL lnt IhE5bsl
SKowHEGAN, June 20.
The second day of this important hearing,
the most important the railroad commission
ers have ever held, has been occupied with
the case Of the opponents Of the proposed
new road. Messrs. Putnam, who represents
the Somerset road, Stevens Of Oakland, who
represents S. S. Thompson of Vermont, the
constructor Of the Somerset road and pres
ent owner Of SlS,C00 Of its bonds; Harring-
ton, who represents the interests Of the
town Of Norridgewock; Parlin Of North An
son, who represents the town Of Anson and
collins, who represents the town Of Emb-
den, appeared in behalf of their clients.
When the Somerset road was built the
town OF Norridgewock took $4,000 of the
stock s% exam and 5000 Of the bonds; Anson took
$4,000 OF the stock and S27, ,5C9 of the bonds
and Embden took $4,000 Of the stock and
none OF the bonds. The mortgage has been
foreclosed and the right Of redemption ex-
pred last April. So 1t happens that Nor
rldgewock and Anson yet have an interest
IN the Somerset road. Embden, having no
bonds, lost its entire interest with its stock
But already the Somerset road has graded
about three miles into Embden, and the peo-
pie are anxious that the extension of the
road be not interfered with by a line from
Skowhegan. This grading has been done al
cost Of S2Cc0 mile.
The effort Of the Somerset Railroad people
today has been to show that public convent
ence dses not require the construction of Che
road from Skowhegan, and that such con-
structi0n would interfere with the vested
rights OF the Somerset railway. The Somer-
set railway already holds legislative char
ter Tor an extension from Anson up the Ken
nebec, where the new location is asked for.
so the vested rights of the Somerset road
were pleaded. Witnesses were also called 10
show the general poverty Of the region OF
those things that would support a new rail.
The decision of the C0mmissf0nersWr ~
pc rendered for some time. Great interest
mas been manifested in the hea-ing. and il
mas been largely attended. Commissioner
Wlldes, who lives in Skowhegan, has been
sick and unable to be present.
The people who side with the Somerset
road are not anxious 10 thwart Keene in his
plans only so far as relates to running the
AIT Line from SkOwhegan direct up 10 SoIOn
instead Of round by Norrldgewock. BY the
latter method they think both roads could
i've, the, freight going off to Portland by
oakland and the back route of the Maine
central, and the fast passenger trains from
the Canadian Pacific, going by Skowhegan
70 Waterville. The attitude Of the Maine
central TO the question Is a subject Of con
siderable speculation.
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SENSATIONAL SCARE
About Negroes Who Are to Sack a
Town and Rob the Banks.

COLUMBIA, S. c., ,zune 29-The following
special was received from Greenville.
Wednesday night, in regard to the trouble
with the negroes. A number of people are
IN the city from Fair View township. this
county, and from Dacusville township
Pickens county, who report considerable ex-
cltement in their neighborhood about negro
organizations, and some young men were
here from Fair View to procure arms and
ed and threaten to burn out the white people
at Dacusville township. The negroes have
been joined by a crowd of lawless white
men, and preparations are being made by
them to hold mass meeting on the 4th Of
be trouble. Some white people are very
much excited. All sorts of wild rumors are
Hoatlng about the city. one being to the
effect that the negroes and their white allies
were coming here to sack the town and rob
the banks, but no credence is given here to
these rennrfS
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MAIN e.
browning AecIdents.

SOUTH GARDINER, June 30.-There was a
sad drowning accident here Tuesday eve
ming. Two ladies, Mrs. Savina D. Reed and
Miss Lille Burges were rowing in boat on
the river when it was accidentally tilted and
filled. Both the women jumped in the water,
Miss Burgess swimming to a boom near by
although twice dragged beneath the water
by Mrs Reed. Miss Burgess shouts brought
aid and she was rescued in very prostrated
condition. The other lady was drowned,
her body being recovered the same night
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GAS EXPLOSION AT RUTLAND, VT.
A AMiiiiner Badly Injured-Much Dam
age to Property.

RUTLAND, VT, June 30.--As Miss Sulli-
van, milliner, entered her store on Mer-
chants row this morning at $50 O'Clock and
struck match to light the gas, a large ouafa-
tity of the latter, which had escaped from
some unknown leak, exploded and caused
q dire tumult in the store, shattering its
front, throwing Miss Sullivan hallway
across the street, and demolishing the plate
glass windows in twenty or more nighboring
stores and buildings. AT 10 o'clock Miss Sui
lsvan was unconscious and it was not known
whether she had sustained internal injury.
the vicinity of $1,000. Her total insurance
is $3.50. The destruction of plate glass will
probably aggregate loss of $1,000. The
noise Of the explosion was terrific
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The calatea to Co to Mount Desert.

BosToN, June 30.-Capt. Bradford of the
yacht Galatea has been in Salem looking for
a caulker to caulk the deck seams of the
Galatea. lie said that the cutter would
probably leave Marblehead for Bar Harbor
on Saturday. Speaking of the Thistle, he
said that he did not think anything about
her beating the Mayflower, he knew she
could do it, He said that the race between
the Galatea and Mayfower at the Eastern
regatta was fair one. He felt compelled to
admit that the Galatea had nothing to do
with yacht like the Mayfower. The Gala
tea would precede the Eastern Yacht Club
cruise to Mount Desert.
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FREMONT BROKEN DOWN.
Dwyer's Sensational Three Year Old
Retires from the Turf.

New YORK, June sO--"Tremont has
broken down" The message went from lip
to lip at the races at the Coney Island clubs
track yesterday, and was confirmed by the
Messrs. Dwyer. 1t was source of regret to
every lover of racing that this wonderful
form, should have been forced to be put out
of training. Trouble with his feet, which
the best of treatment las failed to heal. is
the cause Of his retirement. The Messrs.
Dwyer and their trainer, Mr.. McCabe, be-
lieve that the colt may yet recover from the
racing purposes, and be able to run and win
i'll his fouT-year-old form, and so add still
others to his present unbroken record of 10
successive victories,
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NARROW ESCAPE
or an Excursion Train of an India
napolis Railroad.

INDIA SAPoLIs, June 30.-Two thousand
school children today took tram on the In
dianapolis and Vincennes railroad to attend
picnic. The children filed 20 cars. In
crossing bridge over White river at a point
where the banks are high and steep, the rot
ten wooden sills of the bridge gave way. The
structure sank two feet with shock, finally
resting on few wooden supports which
alone prevented the children from being
hurled to destruction in a rock gorge below.
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Singing Of Glass Ode.
Smoking Pipe of Peace. Shaking of Hands.
The commencement concert took place at
Bangor Opera House this evening. Thus
ends one of the happiest commencements
within the history Of the college
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July Dividends.
The following dividends win be payable
July 1sk.
The Late William L. Prince.
The Cumberland Farmers Club la
pasSed these resolutions.

The Cumberland Farmers' Club have
passed these resolutions:
Whereas 1t has pleased an all-wise God 10 re-
move by death one OF the most active and es-
teemed members OF this society, William Il.
Prince and
Whereas We feel the loss we have sustained is
irreparable; therefore
Resotved, Inat we do most sincerely feel the
loss OF one 50 long and so pleasantly associated
Win US IN our meetings and ever ready TO guide
and direct the affairs Of the club In a wise hon
est, and successful manner
i, Resolved, That we respectfully offer to the fam
w o. our deceased brotner our heartfelt sympa-
thy In their bereavement.
Resolved, That a coDy OF these resolutions he
presented to the FANNY Of the deceased. and 10
records of the club. ~ 80
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the craft. The yacht will be towed to Bos-
Ceptain Hoff, formerly Of the Mayfiower.
viii assume command. The dimensions are
as follows: Length, over all, 107 feet; on
the water line, Sc feet; extreme beam, 232
feet; extreme draught 10 feet outside ballast,
90 tons; inside ballast, 20 tons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-07-01
Buy The New DeeTing Mower !

The Deering Mowers are for one and two
horses.
The Deering Mowers cut Sc, AS, AS, 5-3
and feet inches respectively.
The New Deering and Giant Mowers are
the simplest in the world.
The New Deering Machines have come to
stay
Farmers, rejoice! You have an opportunity
to buy the best Mower in the world 1.-THE
Deering."
Have you seen the new simple Pitman and
Knife Head connection used on the Deering
Mowers?
The New Deering Mowers are the cheapest
for farmers to buy-because they will last
longer and require less repairs and do better
work.
Ask for the Deering Agent in your town,
and examine it, and youwill buy it if you fol-
low your best stjudgment and thereby increase
your wealth and happiness
The New Deering Mowers are made by
VIM. Deering & Co., Chicago, the largest
concern of the kind in the world. 3
Agents in nearly every town'i in Maine sell
the Deerng Mowers and repairs for same. u
Do not be frightened by cheap talk of 9th
er agents. The Deering is made by an old
Maine man and he will see to it that you
have repairs where they are accessible in
time of need.
Look at this and then ask them-if they
feel well:
q and HfowerTriaI a M nrmE nda France.
LONDON, June 1S-There was great now
er trial held at Marmanda, France, yesterday.
Seventeen manufacturers represented. Both
foreign and American judges awarded both
first and second premiums to the new Deering
Giant Mowers made by William Deering &
Co., Chicago, H.
w. C.. SAWYER & CO..
PORTLAND,
SELL The nEERIKn MACHINES
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Ex-Governor MorrIII slnkIne.

AUGUSTA, June 30.-Ex-Goyernor Morrill,,
although apparently more comfortable this
morning, is slowly but surely sinking. Since
O'Clock this afternoon he has been uncon-
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
Bates college.

LEWISTON, June 30-This is commence
ment day at Bates. The graduating exer-
cises of the class of 1887 occurred at 10
o'clock this morning. The degree of A. b.
was conferred upona class of 26 There
were no honorary degrees Following was
the programme of the commencement exer-
cises:
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WASHINGTON.
Another Lot Of Pensions Granted to
Maine People.
Large Number of shad for Maine
Rivers.
Notes, News and Gossip From the
National Capital.

WASHINGTON, June 3O-The President
has acted upon the applications for pardon
of number Of convicted criminals. The
most important case is that Of Thomas Bal
January 21, 1875, to thirty wears imprison-
ment in Albany penitentiary for engraving
and having in his possession counterfeit
plates, notes, etc. The President granted
him a pardon: He also pardoned a number
OF other criminals convicted for minor Of
fenSes
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The Augusta LIQUOR case.

AUGUSTA, June 3O.-The seizure of Mich
ael Burns imported liqnors is the topic of
much discussion in Augusta, and various
opinions are held. Burns friends say ne
will carry the case to the United States Su-
preme Court, and proposes to sue Sheriff
McFadden, who seized the liquors for DANA
ges. 1t is understood thai he has employed
as counsel Herbert NJ Heath, Esq, and J.
81. Potter, Esq, of Augusta, and Symonds
& Libby of Portland. He was in Portland
one day this week to see about his counsel
1t is the report that the United States Mar
shal, that Mr.. Harmon and one of his deputies
will replevy the seized liquors today. The
friends of temperance and enforcement of
the law, meanwhile, are firm in their support
of the State authorities.
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Sharp In jail.

New YORK, June 3O.-Jacob Sharp had
about an hours undisturbed rest after he
retired last night to his bed in Ludlow street
Jail. After that he was unsettled and the
balance of the night was spent in tossing
about his bed and moaning with pain until
this morning, when he arose unrefreshed
and donned his clothing. His wife remained
with him throughout the night. AT the dis
trict attorneys office today it was said that
October next
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THE DOMINION.
The Queens Jubilee.

OTTAWA, Ont, June 30-A two days cele
bration of the Queens jubilee commenced
here today. The streets are gaily decorated,
and thousands of visitors are in the city. In
the morning a review of the troops was held
here participated. At noon royal salutes
were fired from Nepeau Point and Carter
Square.